Is Rubens Barrichello A-List?
No — Rubens Barrichello is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2002
F1 Runner-Up Finish
Lost A-list status in 2009
Dropped to B tier — Brawn GP Victory
Ranking Timeline
Formula One Debut
Barrichello enters Formula One with the Jordan team.
Joins Ferrari Racing Team
Barrichello joins Ferrari, partnering with Michael Schumacher.
F1 Runner-Up Finish
Barrichello finishes second in the Formula One World Championship.
Brawn GP Victory
Winning races with Brawn GP boosts his profile after leaving Ferrari.
Leaves Formula One
Barrichello retires from Formula One racing.
Stock Car Championship Win
Winning the Stock Car Pro Series championship in Brazil elevates his status.
Second Stock Car Title
Rubens wins his second Stock Car Pro Series championship.
Stock Car Driver and Broadcaster
Barrichello continues racing in Stock Car and works as a broadcaster, maintaining his presence in motorsport.
Last updated: February 25, 2026